FIFA World Cup, Curacao
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Curaçao will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the first instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the smallest nation to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Curacao and Aruba, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Curaçao is one of the most overlooked islands in the entire Caribbean, and after 4 days covering nearly 30 stops across the island, it's hard to understand why. This isn't your typical beach vacation destination.
The tiny Caribbean nation will make their debut at the upcoming FIFA World Cup and have no plans to simply make up the numbers.
Hurricanes tend to bypass Curaçao, so you won't get blown away if you visit between May and November (unlike some less fortunate Caribbean isles). Showers tend to occur at night, but that won't hinder you from soaking up some rays during the day.
Arshwin Asjes was born on the small island of Curaçao. With the national soccer team making the FIFA World Cup, he couldn't be prouder.
Curacao will be the smallest country to compete at the World Cup but all their squad hail from the Netherlands, whose national team have a proud history at the tournament, meaning they must not be underestimated.
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Curacao are the minnows of the group but Dick Advocaat has built a solid defensive unit and a team cohesion that has seen them rival bigger nations, and the expanded format of this 2026 World Cup gives every side hope of qualifying for the knockout stages, with eight third-placed sides progressing from the 12 groups.